Affects 3.6 million people each
year in North America
Primarily caused by
cumulative sun exposure
Most commonly develops on
sun exposed areas such as the
face, neck, and scalp
There remains a need for treatments
that preserve skin, minimize
discomfort, and allow patients
to return to their daily lives promptly
BCC Subtypes and Treatments
BCCs start in basal layer of the skin and can appear in different forms depending on how they grow within the skin layers.
Superficial BCC (≈15% of cases)
Usually treated with topical medications, such as creams, applied directly to the skin.
Advanced or Metastatic BCC (≈1-10% of cases)
Treated with systemic therapies such as Hedgehog pathway inhibitors, or surgery.
Nodular BCC (≈60-80% of cases)
Most often treated with surgical excision. Mohs surgery, often referred as the gold standard, offers the highest precision and lower risk of recurrence.
Understanding Nodular BCC Care
While Mohs surgery is effective, it is a surgical procedure that can take many hours, requires preparation, may cause discomfort, and involves a recovery period. Lasting changes to the treated skin, such as scarring, discoloration, and disfigurement, can occur, and healing may take several weeks to months. For patients with multiple or recurring nodular BCCs, repeated procedures are required over time, which can become physically and emotionally demanding. Although surgery remains the primary treatment option for nodular BCC, it is not suitable for all basal cell carcinoma lesions or patients.
This underscores the need for treatments that preserve skin integrity and lead to better outcomes for patients.
